HON. BOSUN OGUNLEYE MOURNS PA. FASORANTI, CELEBRATES LEGACY OF AN ICONIC YORUBA PATRIARCH
— Says Akure, Ondo State and Yorubaland Have Lost a Rare Gem
The passing of revered elder statesman, Pa. Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, at the remarkable age of 100, has continued to attract heartfelt tributes from prominent personalities across Ondo State and beyond. Among those mourning the departure of the iconic patriarch is Hon. Bosun Ogunleye, Senior Special Assistant to Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa and a promising son of Akure, who has joined other well-meaning Nigerians in celebrating the life and enduring legacy of the late Yoruba leader.
Hon. Ogunleye expressed profound sorrow over the demise of Pa. Fasoranti, describing his passing as a monumental loss to Akure Kingdom, Ondo State, Yorubaland and Nigeria as a whole. He noted that the late elder statesman lived an extraordinary life devoted to wisdom, integrity, patriotism and selfless service, leaving behind a legacy that would continue to inspire generations of Nigerians.
According to him, Pa. Fasoranti was more than a respected elder; he was a symbol of honour, courage and principled leadership whose life represented the enduring values of honesty, discipline and commitment to the common good. His remarkable journey through a century of existence earned him a distinguished place in the history of the Yoruba nation and the hearts of those who cherished good governance and responsible leadership.
The Akure-born political figure further acknowledged the late patriarch’s invaluable contributions to the development of Ondo State and the advancement of the Yoruba people. He observed that Pa. Fasoranti’s wisdom, fatherly counsel and unwavering commitment to justice and democratic principles made him a towering figure whose influence transcended generations, political affiliations and geographical boundaries.
Hon. Ogunleye also noted that although the passing of the centenarian had created a painful vacuum, his exemplary life and noble ideals would remain a source of inspiration to present and future leaders. He stressed that the most fitting tribute to the departed icon would be for Nigerians to uphold the virtues of integrity, selflessness, unity and patriotism that defined his remarkable years on earth.
As a promising son of Akure and an aide to Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, Hon. Ogunleye extended his heartfelt condolences to the Fasoranti family, the people of Akure Kingdom, the government and people of Ondo State, as well as the entire Yoruba nation. He urged the bereaved family and all those mourning the elder statesman to draw comfort from the knowledge that Pa. Fasoranti lived a fulfilled life and left behind a legacy worthy of celebration.
He concluded by praying for the peaceful repose of the soul of the departed patriarch, acknowledging that while death has brought an end to his earthly journey, it cannot erase the enduring impact of his contributions to society. Pa. Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti will be remembered as a distinguished elder whose century-long life embodied wisdom, dignity and service to humanity—a priceless heritage that will continue to illuminate the path of generations yet unborn.